Tijani and Jordan

This matter concerned orders made by Justice Fowler regarding the parental responsibility and living arrangements for a child born in April 2005. The dispute involved the mother and father of the child, with the court tasked with determining the specific arrangements for the child's care and contact with each parent.

The court was required to determine the extent of equal shared parental responsibility, the primary residence of the child, and a detailed schedule of time the child would spend with each parent. This included establishing specific times for contact, holiday arrangements, and provisions for the child's birthday and Father's Day. The court also needed to address practical considerations such as the father's name on the birth certificate, communication between parents regarding the child's welfare, and the supervision of the court orders.

Justice Fowler made orders for equal shared parental responsibility. The child was to live with the mother, with specific, progressively increasing periods of time allocated to the father. These arrangements were to be supervised for one year, with parties required to consult with a nominated family consultant to resolve disputes. The court noted that the father's request for equal time was declined due to the child's young age, with a review anticipated in 2012. Orders also included provisions for a communication book, ensuring appropriate sleeping and car seat arrangements, and prohibiting denigration of either parent.